How Many Syllables In Swiftness?
2syllables
Swiftness has 2 syllables, swift-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
swiftness
/ˈswɪft.nəs/ UK /ˈswɪft.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, swift.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/swɪft.nəs/
Division By Letters
swift-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Swiftness
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | sw | ɪ | ft | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Swiftness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ft/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈswɪft.nəs/ | /ˈswɪft.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈswɪft.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in swiftness?
Swiftness has 2 syllables, swift-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈswɪft.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in swiftness?
The first syllable, swift, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of swiftness?
Swiftness has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide swiftness into syllables?
By sound, swɪft.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, swift-ness.